H.R. 717 · 117th Congress · House

To promote accountability and transparency in future executive orders.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Introduced
Feb 2, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This bill requires the President to provide Congress with certain information at least 30 days before issuing an executive order related to immigration policy.

Before issuing an immigration-related executive order, the President shall provide Congress with (1) the executive order text, (2) a list of the federal laws affected, (3) information about how the President is working within the parameters of federal law and the Constitution, (4) information about how the executive order will be accomplished, and (5) a list of all the individuals and entities that the President engaged with before issuing the order.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 22, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  2. MAR 22, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

  3. FEB 02, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. FEB 02, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  5. FEB 02, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 22, 2021

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Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 22, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Feb 2, 2021

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